My Microsoft Windows 7 PC

by Murray, Katherine

• ISBN13: 9780789748959
• ISBN10: 0789748959
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-10-06
• Publisher: Que Publishing

Summary

The clear, friendly, visual guide to using and personalizing Windows 7 - 100% focused on what you really want to do with Windows 7!   Full-color, step-by-step tasks teach you how to do what you want, find what you need, run media like a breeze, connect with anyone, and make your whole computing experience smooth and seamless Packed with screen captures that show you exactly what to do Walks through connecting devices and networks, securely sharing content, and troubleshooting problems This easy, visual tutorial doesn't just introduce new users to Windows 7: it shows how to use Windows 7's coolest new features to personalize your experience around the way you live and work. You learn how to get connected to people, places, and other devices, run Windows 7 efficiently, find what you need to run media like a breeze simplify the way you manage your life and commitments create a computing experience that's smoother, more seamless, and more fun. The book walks step-by-step through each key task you need to master, from getting comfortable with the Windows 7 desktop through connectivity, security, mobility, personalization, upgrades, troubleshooting, and much more. This book's step-by-step instructions link to callouts of Windows screen captures that show exactly what to do. Tips and Notes help you discover shortcuts and techniques you'll never find on your own, and Help features guide you past common Windows 7 problems. This book is designed for anyone just starting out with Windows 7 at home or at work, no matter how much experience you have with previous versions - or how little.

Author Biography

Katherine Murray has been writing about technology since before Microsoft Windows--a ny Microsoft Windows--even existed. She’s worked with every consumer version of Windows that has ever been made, marveling with the masses at Windows 3.1, swearing at Windows ME, enjoying Windows XP, and threatening to throw her computer off the roof, thanks to Windows Vista. Now with Windows 7, she feels we have arrived at a sleek, smart, reasonably lightweight operating system that does pretty much what most users need it to do. She started writing about technology 24 years ago and still enjoys it, specializing in Microsoft Office technologies and the fascinating ways in which we stay in touch with each other through cloud technology, blogging, social media, and more. You’ll find Katherine’s blog, BlogOffice, at www.murrayblogoffice.blogspot.com. In addition to writing books, she writes regularly for CNET’s TechRepublic and Windows Secrets.

 

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
Highlights of Windows 7	p. 2
Versions of Windows 7	p. 3
What You'll Find in This Book	p. 4
Let's Begin	p. 6
Getting Started with Windows 7	p. 9
Starting and Stopping Windows 7	p. 10
Starting Windows 7	p. 11
Using the Start Menu	p. 13
Finding What You Need on the Start Menu	p. 13
Learning the Taskbar	p. 17
Learning Taskbar Tools	p. 17
Navigation Basics: Using the Mouse and Keyboard	p. 22
Using the Mouse	p. 22
Working with Windows	p. 26
Starting a Program	p. 26
Opening a Document	p. 29
Switching to a Different Window	p. 30
Arranging Windows	p. 31
Getting the Help You Need	p. 35
Preparing Your Windows 7 PC	p. 41
Transferring Files	p. 42
Using Windows Easy Transfer	p. 42
Setting Up Programs	p. 45
Setting Up Your Printer	p. 48
Getting Ready to Use Hardware	p. 51
Updating Drivers	p. 53
Setting Up Internet Connections	p. 56
Managing Your PC Power	p. 59
Preparing for Recovery	p. 62
Getting and Staying Connected: Phones, Devices, and Tablets	p. 67
Connecting Devices to Windows 7	p. 68
Syncing Your Phone	p. 69
Syncing Your MP3 Player	p. 75
Moving Files from a Flash Drive	p. 79
Setting Up Your Drawing Tablet	p. 82
Getting Started with Your Drawing Tablet	p. 82
Securing Your Windows 7 PC	p. 89
Working with the Action Center	p. 90
Working with an Action Center Alert	p. 92
Setting Up User Accounts	p. 97
Setting a Password	p. 102
Using Windows Defender	p. 105
Turning on Your Windows Firewall	p. 109
Changing User Account Control Settings	p. 111
Changing User Account Control Settings	p. 111
Find What You're Looking for-Fast!	p. 115
Performing a Simple Search	p. 116
Using the Search Box	p. 117
Using the Search Folder	p. 119
Extending a Search	p. 120
Understanding Search Filters	p. 121
Expanding Your Search	p. 122
Searching Online	p. 123
Customizing and Saving a Search	p. 126
Creating a Custom Search	p. 126
Saving Your Search	p. 129
Exploring, Downloading, and Running Programs	p. 133
Finding and Starting a Program	p. 134
Working with Program Windows	p. 138
Exploring a Program Window	p. 139
Copying Content Between Programs	p. 141
Closing a Program	p. 143
Downloading and Installing Programs	p. 144
Getting Ready to Download a Program	p. 145
Purchasing, Downloading, and Installing a Program	p. 147
Repairing and Uninstalling Programs	p. 149
Repairing Installations	p. 149
Uninstalling Programs	p. 150
Working with Gadgets	p. 153
Display Running Gadgets	p. 154
Organizing Files and Folders	p. 161
Working with Windows 7 Libraries	p. 162
Getting Started with Windows 7 File Libraries	p. 162
Taking a Look at Windows Explorer	p. 164
Using the Navigation Pane	p. 166
Adding Folders to Libraries	p. 167
Creating a Library	p. 168
Arranging Library Display	p. 171
Managing Folders	p. 173
Finding the Folder You Want	p. 173
Removing Folders	p. 180
Finding, Organizing, and Sharing Your Files	p. 181
Finding Files	p. 181
Previewing Files	p. 182
Displaying and Updating File Information	p. 183
Tagging Files	p. 184
Compressing and Uncompressing Your Files	p. 189
Doing the Web Thing (Plus Email and Calendars, Too)	p. 193
Getting Online with Internet Explorer	p. 194
Starting Internet Explorer	p. 194
A Look Around the Internet Explorer Window	p. 195
Displaying Browser Toolbars	p. 197
Using the Notification Bar	p. 198
Selecting Your Home Page	p. 199
Browsing and Searching the Web	p. 200
Navigating the Web	p. 202
Searching for Information	p. 204
Adding a Search Provider	p. 206
Working with Tabs	p. 210
Opening a New Tab	p. 210
Changing the Tab Display	p. 211
Displaying Colorful Tabs	p. 212
Pinning a Site to the Taskbar	p. 213
Working with IE9 Tools	p. 215
Changing Site Display	p. 217
Adding and Managing Favorites	p. 218
Viewing Your RSS Feeds	p. 223
Adding Web Slices	p. 226
Securing Your Browsing Experience	p. 227
Blocking ActiveX Controls	p. 228
Sending a Link by Email with Windows Live Mail	p. 235
Sending Mail	p. 236
Ready, Set, Media!	p. 241
Watching TV and Movies on Your PC	p. 242
Looking Around the Windows Media Center Window	p. 243
Watching Internet TV on Your PC	p. 245
Watching Live TV on Your PC	p. 249
Recording a Series or a Show	p. 251
Setting Recording Options	p. 252
Sharing Media on Your Phone	p. 256
Enjoying Media with Windows Media Player	p. 258
Exploring the Windows Media Player Window	p. 259
Playing Tunes in Windows Media Player	p. 260
Creating a Playlist	p. 265
Streaming Your Media	p. 268
Viewing the Media Guide	p. 271
Cataloging and Fine-Tuning Your Photos	p. 275
Adding Pictures to Your PC	p. 276
Connecting Your Camera and Downloading Pictures	p. 276
Adding and Viewing Pictures from Your Phone	p. 278
Viewing Photos on Windows Phone 7	p. 278
Viewing Photos in the Pictures Library	p. 281
Looking Around the Pictures Library	p. 281
Viewing Pictures in the Picture Library	p. 282
Using the Windows Photo Viewer	p. 284
Managing Your Pictures	p. 287
Rotating Pictures	p. 288
Tagging Pictures	p. 292
Sharing Your Pictures	p. 296
Printing Pictures	p. 299
Printing Your Photos	p. 299
Personalizing Windows 7	p. 303
Changing Your Desktop	p. 303
Choosing a New Background	p. 304
Choosing a Desktop Theme	p. 306
Adjusting the Look of Windows 7	p. 310
Choosing a Color Scheme	p. 310
Changing the Font Size	p. 314
Adjusting the Mouse	p. 320
Changing Mouse Pointers	p. 320
Changing System Sounds	p. 325
Networking-at Home and on the Road	p. 329
Setting Up a Home Network	p. 330
Gathering Your Equipment	p. 330
Getting Started with a HomeGroup	p. 335
Creating and Setting Up a HomeGroup	p. 336
Using Your HomeGroup	p. 340
Windows 7 Care, Feeding, and Troubleshooting	p. 345
Updating Windows 7	p. 346
Backing Up and Restoring Your Files	p. 349
Backing Up Your Files	p. 349
Using System Tools	p. 354
Disk Cleanup	p. 354
Disk Defragmenter	p. 356
Compatibility with Windows 7	p. 357
Using the Windows Compatibility Center	p. 358
Index	p. 363
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